Why does my heat gauge sporadically indicate that the engine is over heating?
The heat gauge sporadically indicates the engine is overheating. The needle goes passed the red. This happens when I am standing in traffic or at a traffic light. Then the moment I start moving, the gauge needle returns to it's normal position. When I open the bonnet the water is not boiling and the engine does not seam too hot.
4 Answers
If you turn the heat on while it says its "overheating," does the needle go back down? Sounds most likely like a faulty sensor or wiring if you're positive it's not actually overheating.
Possible that the gauge is off, but never the less, check to make sure the fans on the radiator are working. Sounds like they are not.
As above, check if fan comes on but seems its just a faulty heat sensor
Godfreydavids answered 4 years ago
Hi good day i just wanted to know is it normal that the heat gage of my ford bantam rocam 2003 stays in the middle but doesn't go over the middle to the red part, Just wanted to know should i be concern or is it normal.
